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AM02 COW

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 76,585 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,270 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,034 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 66,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on and off during test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fell out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 65,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 65,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,260 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,455 miles

Crack starting at top of windscreen, not yet in drivers view of road

Fail 4 May 2018 52,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Crack starting at top of windscreen, not yet in drivers view of road

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,408 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AM02 COW is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,633 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 COW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 12 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM02 COW registered?

AM02 COW is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is AM02 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 COW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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